Hammer down weather report 2026-08-16 13:00:56
**Road-Weather Update:**
🚧 **West Virginia:** Flash flooding is ongoing or expected in Greenbrier and Summers counties, including Hinton, Rainelle, Alderson, Rupert and Sandstone, after 2–3 inches of rain. Warning until **2:45 PM EDT**. Additional flooding and road closures are reported across central/southern WV, including **I-64 between mile markers 120–128**, Route 19 near mile marker 1, and the West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 31–52, through **9:30 PM EDT**. Near Clarksburg, minor West Fork River flooding may affect low-lying roads and Liberty Avenue late tonight into Monday.
🌧️ **Oahu, Hawaii:** Heavy rain falling at 1–1.5 inches per hour may cause flash flooding on roads, highways, underpasses and low-lying areas across Oahu through **9 AM HST**.
⛈️ **Ohio:** Severe thunderstorms capable of **60 mph wind gusts** are moving east across the Columbus area and Wayne County. Use extra caution on **I-70 and I-71** around Columbus, and near Wooster, Orrville, Rittman and Doylestown. Warnings expire between **1:15 and 1:30 PM EDT**. Expect possible tree debris, power-line damage and sudden visibility reductions.
⛈️ **West-Central Illinois:** A severe thunderstorm near Pittsfield, Barry and Griggsville may produce **60 mph winds and nickel-size hail**. Use caution on **I-72 between exits 10 and 35** through **12:45 PM CDT**.
🌧️ **Central Pennsylvania:** A Flood Watch remains in effect through **10 PM EDT** for Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset counties. Heavy rain later today could flood low-lying roads, creeks and poor-drainage areas.
Never drive through flooded roads, slow down in heavy rain and wind, and be prepared for downed trees or power lines. Submit safe weather or road-condition reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)**, HammerDownHeadlines.com, or HammerDownNews.com. **Check local conditions before traveling.**
